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MacGregor Interior Refit rmcarter@comcast.net at 6:38pm 02.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/26361 There was a macGregor 25 that sold for $6,200 about two years ago. It had a beautiful refit on the
In search of a good used H34 mast (1984) gordonac at 5:23pm 02.02.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1255 Hello all. Was hopeing that someone might point me in the right direction in finding a reasonably p
Old Hunter Logo AllenF at 4:38pm 02.02.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1487 Does anyone have a picture of the old Hunter logo (the sailboat with the keel) that you could scan a
Google Earth has gone underwater Tim R. at 4:07pm 02.02.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1563 The newest version of Google Earth(5.0) now lets you fly underwater. Chart your course and see what
Sailing opportunities in Ambergris Caye, Belize Pat Otto at 3:42pm 02.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1260 I haven't posted since the new site has been up. I've forgotten how! Wondering if anyone has cha
Need help finding a part for an CDI FF2 DavidB75 at 3:07pm 02.02.09 Smaller Boats 1/1201 Hello all, I am wondering if anyone knows where to find anchor pins for CDI FF2. I talked to "Sailr
Model Identification HEINZIR at 2:53pm 02.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/3852 I appreciated the sticky on differences between the Mac 26' models. Is there an easy way to tell, f
1981 Hunter 30 advice on purchase Cpt. Jon at 1:46pm 02.02.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1751 Hello, I have recently come across a 1981 (i think) Hunter 30 for sale for what is looking to be a
spring cleaning on an old head tholt at 1:22pm 02.02.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1420 Doesnt look like we have discussed heads in a while so here goes -- this spring we going to do some
Yanmar instrument panel overhaul (1) Mickey84H34 at 12:50pm 02.02.09 Ask All Sailors 21/30545 The Yanmar 3GM30F instruments on my 84 Hunter are well worn and I'd like to replace everything but c
Walker bay dingy and H36 Andreas7699 at 12:37pm 02.02.09 Big Boats 4/1354 I have a Hunter 36 2008. I also have a Walker bay 10, wich I am towing after the boat when sailing.
Semco Products renom2 at 12:28pm 02.02.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2850 Hello I wanted to see if anyone has ever used the Semco Sealer on Teak or their 2 part cleaner. Di
Selecting a trailer mitchman at 10:30am 02.02.09 Trailer Sailors 13/9929 Hello, As I posted in a previous thread, I am looking for a trailer sailor in the 20-23ft class. I
Anchors: Opinions requested bffatcat at 9:54am 02.02.09 Ask All Sailors 62/13530 Ive got an old 20lb CQR anchor. Its never been easy to set. Ive decided to replace it next season
Model OldFart at 9:49am 02.02.09 Cal 0/1400 Hi all, Being new to sailing and having just purchased a 1979 CAL 34? makes me feel very strange (
2006 Hunter 45 CC Companion Way Hatch Jeff20919 at 9:45am 02.02.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1562 Has anyone experienced a problem with the acyrlic companion way hatch in the new Hunter 45 CC"s, whe
Is an early 1990s Legend Passage 42 a good buy? Jess1485 at 9:41am 02.02.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/10531 Hi all I have been looking at an early 90s Passage 42, and think she is beautiful, but I don't kn
Great Deal on an outboard walt at 8:55am 02.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/15 http://denver.craigslist.org/boa/1017097970.html Runs great... great care also taken for the pho
Mounting a new Swing board rdethman at 8:55am 02.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1232 Last year I put a new swing board (came with the boat) on my '93 S and it seemed loose - the bolt wa
O'Day 28 evolution? Otto at 8:52am 02.02.09 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2233 I've been looking at the O'day 28 as a possible boat for me. In looking at the different boats for

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Tiller .vs. Wheel Will Gilmore at 4:44am 02.12.22 I'm a very visual person. I think I can remember a time I had trouble with the whole steering from
Yanmar 2GM20F blew black smoke BigEasy at 4:41am 02.12.22 Had a 2GM20F that suddenly produced heavy black smoke on startup. Ran fine with no smoke after it w
Mercury 3.3 Runs Then Stalls Tater at 4:31am 02.12.22 Thanks Benny. I only run E0 premix. This thing had two problems. A dirty fuel filter and an intermit
Tiller .vs. Wheel BigEasy at 4:28am 02.12.22 Trained on tiller boats and it became a natural thing. When switching to a wheel had no difficulty
Tiller .vs. Wheel jssailem at 4:25am 02.12.22 Sailing I started with tillers. It was simple instruction in the water. Pull the bow falls off the w
Ford 20 information (1) jssailem at 4:13am 02.12.22 Here is the classic style shown in the first image I posted. block with sheaves vertically positione
Ford 20 information jssailem at 3:47am 02.12.22 This set up would give you adequate purchase to control the main. Note each block you run through he
Tiller .vs. Wheel kappykaplan at 3:44am 02.12.22 just steer it like a car :plus: But when I had to use the emergency tiller to get back into my sl
Ford 20 information jssailem at 3:44am 02.12.22 I have blown up the image of the stern. It appears you have installed two small blocks port and star
Li-Ion Booster Packs - Will I Ever Learn...... garymalmgren at 2:56am 02.12.22 Well, I didn't really know what lithium, an ion or a lithium ion batteries was. Now I do. Here is a
Saloon or Salon... Len Ingalls at 1:55am 02.12.22 http://www.english-for-students.com/What-is-the-difference-between-Salon-and-Saloon.html
Items to fix for insurance, Pearson 30 Len Ingalls at 1:50am 02.12.22 https://forums.iboats.com/threads/the-dreaded-anti-siphon-valve.511966
Items to fix for insurance, Pearson 30 Dalliance at 12:01am 02.12.22
Saloon or Salon... Dalliance at 11:32pm 02.11.22 When bought my boat, I had just known the interior spaces as the cabin and v-berth. Then I read the
To oil or varnish?! Dalliance at 10:55pm 02.11.22 Personally, I prefer the look of varnish and believe it provides more protection than oil. Whether
Shower drain Dalliance at 10:39pm 02.11.22
Galley Stove Gimbals Tally Ho at 10:34pm 02.11.22 My ancient galley stove has gimbals that are supposed to keep it level if the boat is heeling or no
Aux fuel tank on H50 Tally Ho at 10:29pm 02.11.22 In theory, but if the other tank is full, where is the return line going to go? Maybe I am not under
Yanmar 2GM20F blew black smoke Dalliance at 10:21pm 02.11.22 Black smoke and oily residue on the water could just indicate unturned fuel because you had the thro
Raw water intake strainer Dalliance at 10:07pm 02.11.22 Jrzsalor, You definitely what to have a good accessible strainer in Barnegat bay, especially in Aug

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